Stronger travel demand is here to stay, despite cost of living pressures, says Skyscanner CEO

Stronger travel demand is here to stay, despite cost of living pressures, says Skyscanner CEO

According to the Skyscanner report, 87 per cent of Singapore’s travellers plan to take the same number, if not more, trips abroad in 2024 compared with 2023.  Some 48 per cent of Singapore travellers say their choice of destination is largely determined by the cost of flight tickets. USING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Mr … Read more

People in the cruise industry want to be kind neighbours and good guests

People in the cruise industry want to be kind neighbours and good guests

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. We strive to be a big part of the solution, even though we are small in numbers. Cruise lines are investing significant amounts to achieve net zero cruising by 2050. Ships launched … Read more

Best and worst days for holiday travel this year | News

Best and worst days for holiday travel this year | News

KENNEWICK, Wash.- The Vacationer has released tips for traveling this holiday season.  Book flights now. The best time to book holiday flights is typically in the summer as Christmas flights fill up fast. So if you haven’t booked your flight now is the time.  What are the best or busiest days for Christmas travel?  According to The … Read more

Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here

Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here

Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the UNWTO. Alexlmx | Istock | Getty Images Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing sectors … Read more

Ocean City tourism commission talks media plans and ‘big ideas’ | News

Ocean City tourism commission talks media plans and ‘big ideas’ | News

Ocean City’s tourism and marketing team is employing more focused demographics as part of its 2024 media plan and has tentative “big ideas” to expand the downtown event scene.  At the Ocean City Tourism Commission meeting on Nov. 13 Communications and Marketing Director Jessica Waters said that while they canceled the body’s December commission meeting, … Read more

Amish Cook: Gloria and the kids travel to Iowa for Thanksgiving | News

Amish Cook: Gloria and the kids travel to Iowa for Thanksgiving | News

Before I think about packing clothes for a trip, my children are making all sorts of plans. I usually tell them they may pack their purses, then I’ll go through everything with them and discuss with them what may or may not be good items to take along. We learn as we go; who will … Read more

Orlando hotel to open 2-story sports bar with Top Chef alums early next year

Orlando hotel to open 2-story sports bar with Top Chef alums early next year

ORLANDO, Fla. – Caribe Royale Orlando – located at 8101 World Center Drive – is opening its newest eatery, Stadium Club, in January. The hotel has transformed its original ballroom into this new sports-entertainment venue, according to Amaury Piedra, managing director at Caribe Royale Orlando. Piedra said via email that when he took over management of the hotel, … Read more

Louisville, Kentucky ranked as best travel destinations in 2024 | Business

Louisville, Kentucky ranked as best travel destinations in 2024 | Business

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville is ranked as one of the best places to travel to in 2024 by a travel publication. Frommer’s Travel Guides named Kentucky as one of 15 destinations from around the world, highlighting the state’s largest city. Louisville will play host to the 150th Kentucky Derby, the 2024 PGA Championship and … Read more

10 mistakes to avoid when booking your next flight |

10 mistakes to avoid when booking your next flight |

Most people intuitively associate vacation and travel with huge expenses. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right kind of planning plus a few clever tricks and tips, it’s possible to enjoy travel without ripping a hole in the budget. Face it: The most expensive and challenging part of a family trip … Read more